SEALK Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Will Smith has signed in to star in the superhero flick TONIGHT, HE COMES for director Jonathan Mostow (TERMINATOR 3). The script, written by Vincent Ngo six years ago, has long been considered one of the best unmade films in Hollywood. The story follows a superhero who crashlands in a New York suburb and causes chaos when he falls for a local housewife while attempting to revitalize himself. Michael Mann (HEAT) was at one time set to direct but he has stepped aside to produce the film along with Oscar-winning writer Akiva Goldsman. What interests me is that Ngo's script was considered one of the best scripts in town and motivated all these A-list people to become involved in getting it made but they've already employed former "X-Files" writer Vince Gilligan to write a new draft. If the script was so great, why go through numerous rewrites? Perhaps that answer can be summed up in two words: Will Smith. Variety reports that Mostow "supervised a 10-page take on the film geared specifically to Smith." Sort of like how I, ROBOT was tailored to meet Smith's, um, style. Fox was pursuing the film aggressively once it was put in turnaround but Columbia looks to be the winner, based in part on their relationship with Smith and his production company (who just released HITCH to great success). While neither Mostow or Smith have committed to TONIGHT as their next project, the studio hopes to have it in theaters next Christmas. http://www.joblo.com/index.php?id=6605 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesSyde Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 actually, i think Raedwart has told us this movie is a no-go for right now, cuz he's doing persuit of happiness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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